Epson ActionPC 5500, User Manual

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Glossary
Address
The location where information is stored in a computer’s
memory.
ATA-2
AT Attachment. A drive interface that provides high speed and
high capacity data transfer.
BIOS
Basic Input/Output System. Routines in ROM (Read Only
Memory) that handle the transfer of information in your
operating system.
B o o t
The process a computer performs to load the operating system
into memory.
Cache
A high-speed memory buffer that stores frequently used data
where your processor can access it faster. Your computer
includes at least 8KB of internal cache built into the processor
and may include external cache installed on the system board.
C M O S
Complimentary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor. A low-power
silicon chip used for RAM and switching operations. CMOS is
backed up by a battery.
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